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Recorded crime in Crowborough ‘consistently low’ despite two recent arrests as asylum site operates ‘close to capacity’

Wealden District Council (WDC) says the levels of recorded crime in Crowborough are low as the asylum seeker accommodation operates ‘close to its capacity of around 540 residents’.

18 August 2026
Sussex Express

Crowborough man jailed for rape and sexual abuse of girl

A Crowborough man who raped a teenage girl has been jailed for 19 years, Sussex Police have said.

17 August 2026
Sussex Express

Child abuser from Crowborough sentenced to five more years in prison

A Crowborough man who advertised himself on a childcare website and sexually abused a young girl has been sentenced to five years in prison, Sussex Police have said.

17 August 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Man raped and groomed teenage girl

A man from Crowborough who groomed and raped a teenage girl has been jailed.

17 August 2026
Sussex Express

'Urgent' repairs to track cancel train services between Crowborough and Uckfield

Urgent repairs to a track have closed a train service in East Sussex, a train operator said.

16 August 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

'A matter of fairness' - Minister defends use of military camps for asylum seekers

Home Office minister Anna Turley has defended the Government's plans to use former military sites to house asylum seekers, like the one in Crowborough in East Sussex.

12 August 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Campaigners and Home Office argue over claim asylum site costs more than hotels

Alex Goodman KC, representing campaign group Crowborough Shield, claimed that housing asylum seekers at the camp cost 200 per person per night while

3 August 2026
Sussex Express

No train services for two stations due to fault with signalling system between Crowborough and Uckfield

Travellers were left frustrated on Saturday, August 1, after Southern announced there was no train service for Buxted and Uckfield stations.

2 August 2026
Sussex Express

No train services for two stations as fault with signalling system continues between Crowborough and Uckfield

Southern has announced that there is no train service for Buxted and Uckfield stations this morning (Saturday, August 1).

1 August 2026
Sussex Express

Two stations will not be served by trains after fault with signalling system between Crowborough and Uckfield

Southern has announced that two stations will not be served by trains until further notice this evening (Friday, July 31) after a fault with the signalling system between Crowborough and Uckfield.

31 July 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Home Office made army camp into asylum accommodation 'unlawfully', court hears

Crowborough Shield, a community interest company, is taking legal action against the department over its January decision to proceed with plans to house up to 540 men at the site in the East Sussex to

21 July 2026
Sussex Express

Southern Rail: Delays to services between Uckfield and Crowborough after signalling system fault

Services between Uckfield and Crowborough have been delayed after a signalling system fault.

14 July 2026
Sussex Express

Wealden high streets to join The Big One Hundred celebrations with creative window displays

Shoppers in Crowborough, Heathfield, Hailsham, Uckfield and Polegate will see high street shop windows transformed as part of The Big One Hundred celebrations.

13 July 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Plans to extend use of Sussex asylum camp for years is a 'blow' to residents

Nusrat Ghani, Conservative MP for Sussex Weald has led the criticism of the move, calling it a "blow for Crowborough residents"

1 July 2026
Sussex Express

Sussex PCC Katy Bourne secures extra funding for Crowborough policing following asylum seeker decision

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has secured additional Home Office funding to support the set up and initial operational costs of policing in Crowborough after the Government’s

29 June 2026
Sussex Express

Sussex Weald MP criticises plans to use Crowborough Training Camp as asylum seeker accommodation until 2030 as ‘U-turn on previous public assurances’

The MP for Sussex Weald has criticised Home Office plans to use Crowborough Training Camp as asylum seeker accommodation until 2030.

29 June 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Government grants nearly £800k for policing linked to Crowborough asylum site

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne secured the Home Office funding for the set-up and initial operational costs of policing in Crowborough

26 June 2026
Sussex Express

£1m funding request to expand East Sussex special school

A £1m funding request to expand a Crowborough special school has been made.

25 June 2026
Sussex Express

Collision between van and car between Uckfield and Crowborough closes road

A collision between a car and a van has closed a main road in East Sussex this evening (Friday, June 19).

19 June 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Protesters hold milestone march against controversial migrant camp

Crowborough residents and supporters marched from the controversial migrant camp to the village green for the 30th time today (Sunday, May 31)

31 May 2026

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